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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.44, 9,666.12 and 3,860.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.44, 9,666.12 and 3,860.69 is: 5,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.44 : 9,666.12 = 3,860.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.44/9,666.12 = 3,860.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.44x = 9,666.12 × 3,860.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.44x = 37,317,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,892.82/7,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.75

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